Tag: PRO
Digital Imaging Reporter’s State of the Industry 2018
Millennials Are on Everyone’s Minds. As we planned our State of the Industry 2018 report, we really didn't know what themes would evolve. Our...
DIR Jan. 22, 2018 Editor’s Note: Are Trade Shows Worth It?
Now that we’re looking back on another CES, it comes back to the same question: Was it worth the trip? Our industry is full...
Profit Prospects: Good Selling to All!
Experts say the Christmas season should be strong, up by 3.5–6%. Kiplinger, Deloitte, CNBC, National Retail Federation, etc., are all upbeat on profit prospects....
DIR’s State of the Industry 2017
Our industry continues to evolve at a remarkable rate. As you’ll see in DIR's State of the Industry 2017 report, contributors from the entire spectrum...
Profit Prospects: The Bad Guys Are Coming!
If you work in a camera store or a distribution warehouse, you might be wondering when your store will be the next victim of...
Profit Prospects: The Fat Lady Hasn’t Left the Building
“It ain’t over until the fat lady sings”; the future is uncertain. The closure of Tall’s Camera, Keeble & Shuchat Photography and Showcase Photo...
The Last Word: How I Came to Own a Jewelry Store
I recently had the realization that I effectively own a jewelry store. How did I find that out? Last month, a professional crew of...
DIR December 2016 Editor’s Note
It's December, and some of us are preparing to head out to Las Vegas for CES 2017. We usually have that little thought in...
Digital Imaging Reporter’s State of the Industry 2016
Pockets of Growth and Dynamic Innovation Drive Industry Optimism
It’s safe to say the imaging industry is not what it used to be. We’ve had...
The Last Word: My Swan Song
A longtime customer came into Chris’ Camera Center to order prints, walking past the sign on the door that reads: “This store has permanently...
